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Comp Sci Technology students shine at MariHacks

April 19th, 2023

Elidjay Ross, a third-year student in Computer Science Technology, was part of the winning team in the Advanced Category at the MariHacks hackathon held from March 31 to April 1 at Marianopolis College. The team was composed of Elidjay and two students from Vanier College, along with one student from an Ontario college, and they came together in an impromptu manner. Their winning project aimed to create a simulation of our galaxy.

Additionally, a team comprising four students in the same program won the MSU's Favorite award, and another team with four more Computer Science students won the Best Visuals award.

Congratulations to all the winners!


ýScience Students Visit The NRC & TSB In Ottawa

April 19th, 2023

During the March break, 33 students from the Science and the Enriched Science Program spent a day visiting labs and research facilities at the National Research Council (NRC) and the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) in Ottawa.

Separated into three groups, students were given tours of 12 different facilities where they learned about world-class research and engineering in fields such as ocean & coastal research, flight research, metrology, nanotechnology, photonics, printable electronics, human therapeutics, and advanced non-linear optical imaging and spectroscopy. The trip was organized by Chris Whittaker (Physics) and students were accompanied by Carmen Leung (Chemistry) and Jean-François Brière (Physics). Funds for the trip came from students and the Student Success Action Plan fund.


ýGolf Classic sells out: waiting list now open!

April 19th, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 ýGolf Classic is officially sold out! We thank all our golfers and sponsors for their contributions to this event to date.

For those who missed out on the registration, we invite you to sign up on our waiting list by contacting Fred Jansen at fjansen@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.

While the tournament is full, it is possible to join the cocktail reception, dinner and evening activities starting at 5 p.m. To reserve your spot, visit .

If you are unable to attend the event, you can still support the Foundation by making a donation to the Student Academic Enrichment Fund at /dawson-foundation/student-academic-enrichment-fund/.

Let's make this a fantastic day and show our support for ýstudents!


Read more about: New Branded program and profile logos now available

New Branded program and profile logos now available

April 18th, 2023

ýhas introduced two new logo designs specific to each of its programs and profiles as part of its new and refreshed branding initiative, which was launched in early 2022. Each program and profile will have the option of a horizontal and circular design to offer maximum flexibility for print and digital applications. Each logo…

Read more about: Annie Larouche and Joel Anthony Join ýGolf Classic

Annie Larouche and Joel Anthony Join ýGolf Classic

April 5th, 2023

Annie Larouche and Joel Anthony from the professional basketball team The Montreal Alliance are set to join the list of our esteemed guests for the 2023 ýGolf Classic, which will take place at the Summerlea Golf Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, June 8. Hosted by CTV Montreal’s Christine Long and chaired by Honorary President…

Earth Week begins April 17

April 5th, 2023

Dawson's Sustainability Office and other departments are excited to host a two-week Earth Week event. Students and employees can participate in multiple events from April 17-April 28.

Check out all the Earth Week events listed on the the calendar often as new events are expected to be added. Earth Week 2023 touches on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Here is a sample of the Earth Week events to date and more are being added:

  • Eco-Friendly Market April 17-21
  • Eco-Cafe in Oliver's 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day April 17-28
  • Garden-Dig-Ins
  • Living Campus tours
  • Bike and Clothing repair workshops
  • Meet the Honeybees
  • Panel discussion with the Kahnawà:ke Youth Climate Collective: Iakwatonhontsanónsta'ts

Sign up: individuals and classes can participate by filling out this !


Tickets now on sale for Artists in Bloom!

April 5th, 2023

The 25th annual Artists in Bloom art auction will be taking place on Thursday, April 20 in 3C.1 with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and painting beginning at 6 p.m. The money raised this year will be going to Dawson’s Living Campus/Sustainability.

We are returning to the live event that you all have come to know and love. There will also be an online component (link to be available starting April 11) where you can purchase your ticket for the event as well as prints designed by Illustration students.

Printed tickets can now be purchased in the following locations: 4A.1 (cash only) and 2E.6 (cash or card).

We will also be in the Upper Atrium (in front of escalators) from April 11-14 and 17-19 for tickets and/or prints.

Adults $20 in advance
$25 at the door/online
Students of any institution (with ID) $15
12 and under Free

 


ýcommunity mobilizing to identify 1,000 species in 1,000 days

April 5th, 2023

All students and employees at ýCollege are invited to join an initiative to identify 1,000 species in 1,000 days on Dawson’s downtown Montreal campus.

“We believe that identifying 1,000 species is possible but does pose a significant challenge,” said Brian Mader, project lead and a biology teacher at Dawson. “We invite all students and employees to join . The more people from our community who participate, the higher the chances of reaching our goal. This project will also nurture our ýcommunity and encourage people to go outside and enjoy Nature.”

To find out how to participate and read the homepage news story, visit the link below.


Law, Society and Justice student is a 2023 Loran Scholar!

March 22nd, 2023

Changemaker Mariana Cueto Mendoza is one of 36 students across Canada to win the Loran Scholarship, the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award, valued at $100,000.

For the homepage news story, visit the link below.


Interview with screenwriter & ýgrad Ryan Christopher Churchill

March 22nd, 2023

Ryan Christopher Churchill (Creative Arts, 1999) is the screenwriter of Simulant, a science fiction thriller that will be released in Canada on April 7.

Simulant tells the story of a humanoid A.I.'s attempt to win over a widow's heart, which places it in the path of a government agent trying to stop the rise of machine consciousness. The film stars some of the most popular actors right now: Simu Liu, Sam Worthington, Jordana Brewster and Robbie Amell. The trailer can be viewed .

Visit the link below to read a Q&A with Ryan, learn how he landed his dream job and find out how ýprepared him.


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